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Jamaica at 2023 FIFA World Cup

The Reggae Girlz fought against all odds to create history at the 2023 FIFA World Cup, being knocked out by Columbia in round 16. Watch FIFA video of our support at Jamaica v France match in Sydney.

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Steel Pan
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The Steel Pan

UNESCO declared 11 August as “World Steel Pan Day”.
Do you know the history of this unique instrument and its impact?

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Jamaica Flag Journeys towards the Stars

Christopher Huie’s space flight wearing Jamaica and United States of America flag patches, represents the start of the Jamaica flag journey towards the stars.  So what is Christopher’s journey that led him to venture beyond

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Remembering Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte died at his home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York, United States of America on Tuesday 25 April 2023.  He was 96. Remembering Harry Belafonte, his early years, success as

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The Truth
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Bending The Truth

Bending the Truth is the phrase that came to mind after reading the Rupert Murdoch and Donald Trump saga.  It made me reflect how many times and to what extent we all bend The Truth!

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Happy New Year
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Celebrating New Year

What are some of the differences observed in celebrating New Year in Sydney among some communities?  Is the New Year celebrated on the same day, what are some of the celebrations and what are some

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Farewell Aunt Ritta

Going overseas to attend a relative’s funeral is never easy.  There are the last minute travel plans, the memories and saying farewell.  Avril called to inform me her Mom, Henrietta Amelia Dawkins, had died.  Henrietta

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COVID Impacts

As COVID requires physical distancing, wearing a mask, staying home with curfews, lockdowns, and vaccination drives it has had some positive impacts.  What you may ask are some of these positive COVID impacts?  It may

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Jamaica’s Road to Independence – Part 4

Jamaican Products concludes its in-depth exploration of Jamaica’s Road to Independence in a comprehensive 4-part series. In this final blog, Part 4, we examine migration patterns, influenced by factors like the Panama Canal, the presence

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